Subtract 2/18 from 4/96, Solve 4/96

Subtract 2/18 from 4/96

4/96 - 2/18 is -5/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/288 - 32/288 = 12 - 32/288 = -20/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72

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